Rivier University
PrivateNashua, NH
Rivier University, in Nashua, NH, is a private small school, enrolling around 1,231 students. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 83% of applicants. Among reported majors, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing shows the strongest outcomes -- $91,727/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Confirm on Rivier University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Rivier University's numbers?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Rivier University's acceptance rate?
Rivier University in Nashua, NH admits approximately 83% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Rivier University?
Admitted students at Rivier University typically score between 1055–1175 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Rivier University cost?
Rivier University's total cost of attendance is reported at $53,499 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Rivier University?
Rivier University's deadlines are Early Action Nov 1, 2026; Regular Decision Feb 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Rivier University require students to live on campus?
No -- Rivier University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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